2012 NFL Draft: 5 Players Whose Stock Dropped Most in Senior Bowl

Year after year, the Senior Bowl is viewed as an opportunity for NFL hopefuls to prove themselves in anticipation of April's NFL draft. Some prospects, such as North Carolina's Quinton Coples, Cincinnati's Isiah Pead and Arkansas' Joe Adams, took full advantage of this opportunity by impressing throughout the week of practice, as well as in the game.

And then, there were those who failed to showcase their skills successfully. Let's take a look at the players whose stocks suffered the most as a result of the Senior Bowl.

Russell Wilson: Wisconsin

Wilson experienced a wealth of success during his lone year in Madison, leading the Badgers to a Big Ten title and a berth in the Rose Bowl. However, a lackluster week of practice, followed up by an inconsistent outing in the Senior Bowl, spells doom for the heralded quarterback.

Wilson measured in at just a little over 5'10", far from the size of a prototypical NFL quarterback. Despite throwing a touchdown during the game and displaying above-average arm strength, Wilson's lack of accuracy throwing the football severely hindered his overall performance.

The former Wisconsin signal-caller looked uncomfortable in the pocket, completing just four passes for 45 yards and also throwing an interception.

Entering the Senior Bowl, Wilson was projected by some as a late-round pick. After Saturday's performance, it's clear that adjustments must be made if he hopes to hear his name called at any point during the draft.

Kellen Moore: Boise State

With a dominating win over Arizona State in the Las Vegas Bowl, Moore capped off one of the most successful careers in college football history, upping his record as a collegian to 50-3. While Moore had his way with his competition during his at Boise State, his performance during the week of the Senior Bowl doesn't imply he will have that same success in the NFL.

Moore possesses the accuracy that Russell Wilson lacks, but his subpar arm strength is a definite cause for concern. Like Wilson, Moore's measurements worked against him, as he came in at under 6'0" and a mere 191 lbs.  

Despite nailing most throws during the week of practice, Moore completed under 50 percent of his passes during the game and was particularly poor on deep balls.

Moore certainly didn't look the part of an NFL-ready quarterback on Saturday, and despite his stellar college career, it remains to be seen if he has done enough to warrant a selection on draft day.

Jeff Fuller: Texas A&M

Fuller possesses ideal size for an NFL wide receiver, standing at 6'4", 218 lbs. The former Aggie initially began to receive NFL buzz during his junior campaign, when he went toe-to-toe with former first-round pick Patrick Peterson in the Cotton Bowl and accumulated 83 yards on seven catches.

But this week in Mobile, Fuller endured a case of the drops during practice. In the game, he was unable to create separation from the cornerbacks, a result that can be attributed to his lack of explosion off the snap.

Fuller managed to grab just three passes for a measly 19 yards. A solid showing at his pro day and the NFL combine is a necessity if Fuller, once projected as a first-round pick, hopes to hear his name called on day one of the draft. 

Mike Brewster: Ohio State

Brewster rebounded from a poor week of practices with a decent showing during the Senior Bowl, but it still wasn't enough to help his draft stock from falling.

The offensive lineman particularly struggled in one-on-ones, as his defensive counterparts manhandled him at the line of scrimmage. Despite measuring in at an impressive 6'4", 310 lbs, Brewster didn't have the strength to match his size.

The former Buckeye's athleticism was called into question a number of different times, and his footwork was suspect both during practices and the game, making it difficult to adjust to the speed of the pass rush.

Brewster is still physically imposing, and a good showing during future showcases could be enough to salvage his draft stock. For now, however, the offensive lineman projects as a mid-round pick at best.

Zebrie Sanders: Florida State

Like Brewster, Sanders looks the part of an NFL lineman. Standing at 6'5", 308 lbs, it's easy to see why many pegged Sanders as a first-round pick entering the Senior Bowl.

However, following his uninspired showing during the week, those same pundits may be forced to knock the Florida State offensive tackle out of Round 1.

Sanders struggled with both his run and pass blocking, showing no flashes of the athleticism he demonstrated during his time at Florida State. The offensive tackle appeared stiff and vertical while blocking, which allowed pass-rushers to dart by him with ease.

Sanders was also driven back quite a few times and didn't play with the power that a man his size should. Unfortunately for Sanders, his second-rate showing could result in him falling to the second or even third round of the draft.